There will be time
Mumford & Sons Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning | Line by Line Meaning
[Baaba Maal in Pulaar]
[Baaba Maal in Pulaar]
[Baaba Maal in Pulaar]
[Baaba Maal in Pulaar]
[Baaba Maal in Pulaar]
In the cold light, I live to love and adore you
It's all that I am, it's all that I have
In the cold light, I live, I only live for you
It's all that I am, it's all that I have
[Baaba Maal in Pulaar]
[Baaba Maal in Pulaar]
[Baaba Maal in Pulaar]
[Baaba Maal in Pulaar]
[Baaba Maal in Pulaar]
[Baaba Maal in Pulaar]
[Baaba Maal in Pulaar]
[Baaba Maal in Pulaar]
[Baaba Maal in Pulaar]
[Baaba Maal in Pulaar]
So open up my eyes to a new light
I wandered 'round your darkened land all night
But I lift up my eyes to a new high
And indeed there would be time
But in the cold light, I live to love and adore you
It's all that I am, it's all that I have
And in the cold light I live, I only live for you
It's all that I am, it's all that I have
And in the cold light, I live to love and adore you
It's all that I am, it's all that I have
In the cold light, I live to love and adore you
It's all that I am, it's all that I have
Why do I keep falling?
Why do I keep falling?
[Baaba Maal in Pulaar]
[Baaba Maal in Pulaar]
A time to love
A time to sing, a time to shine
A time to leave, a time to stay
There is a time, a time to cry
A time to love, a time to live
There is a time, a time to sing
A time to love
And in the cold light, I live to love and adore you
It's all that I am, it's all that I have
In the cold light, I live, I only live for you
It's all that I am, it's all that I have
Why do I keep falling?
Why do I keep falling?
The lyrics of Mumford & Sons & Baaba Maal's song "There Will Be Time" express heavy affection for a loved one. The singer displays intense devotion towards the person referred to in the song, indicating that their love is all that they have and all that they are. The phrase “In the cold light,” that appears in both the chorus and the bridge, suggests stark honesty and clarity and that the singer's feelings persist even in moments of coldness and detachment. They sing of opening up to a "new light" after wandering around in "your darkened land all night." The lyrics suggest a sense of exploration and discovery, of coming into contact with new experiences and emotions through a loved one. The line "But in the cold light, I live to love and adore you" emphasizes the devotion despite the possible challenges.
The chorus of the song consists of the same two lines repeated twice in succession. It creates a sense of repetition and a lack of variety, which forms a cohesion throughout the song. The verse leading into the chorus changes into more intricate lines, adding a new dimension to the overall sound of the song. The song's message is not entirely clear, and its lyrics remain open to interpretation. Still, it seems to convey an idea of overwhelming devotion to someone, love that is enduring and unchanging even in moments of uncertainty.
Line by Line Meaning
In the cold light, I live to love and adore you
Even when the reality is harsh, my love and admiration for you persists
It's all that I am, it's all that I have
My identity and purpose depend on you, you are all that matters to me
In the cold light, I live, I only live for you
In the harsh reality, the only reason I exist is to serve and care for you
So open up my eyes to a new light
Help me see a new perspective or way of life
I wandered 'round your darkened land all night
I tirelessly went through a period of darkness and confusion in my life
But I lift up my eyes to a new high
But now I am looking up towards new horizons
And indeed there would be time
I am optimistic that I have enough time to capitalize on new opportunities in life
A time to love
There's always a time to be affectionate towards others
A time to sing, a time to shine
There are moments when we should be bold and confident in expressing ourselves
A time to leave, a time to stay
Sometimes we must walk away, but other times we should stick through difficult situations
There is a time, a time to cry
There are instances where we need to let our emotions out
A time to love, a time to live
Love is an essential part of life and what makes life worth living
There is a time, a time to sing
Celebrating life and joy is important
Why do I keep falling?
I am continuously struggling or failing at something and wonder why
And in the cold light, I live to love and adore you
Even when the reality is harsh, my love and admiration for you persists
It's all that I am, it's all that I have
My identity and purpose depend on you, you are all that matters to me
Why do I keep falling?
I am continuously struggling or failing at something and wonder why
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BAABA MAAL, BENJAMIN WALTER DAVID LOVETT, WINSTON AUBREY ALADAR MARSHALL, EDWARD JAMES MILTON DWANE, MARCUS OLIVER JOHNSTONE MUMFORD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Daz Saul
[Verse 1: Baaba Maal]
Listen to me, I want to tell you something
The reason I love you is because
You are the only one who has taught me how to love
And appreciate life
[Chorus: Mumford & Sons]
But in the cold light, I live, to love and adore you
It's all that I am, it's all that I have
In the cold light, I live, I only live for you
It's all that I am, it's all that I have
[Verse 2: Baaba Maal]
To feel hurt and to feel joy
Feelings that come from loving you,
Situations can change,
between the morning and the night
But our love for each other stays the same,
It stays strong; It is constant and it remains true
[Verse 3: Mumford & Sons]
So open up my eyes to a new light
I wandered 'round your darkened land all night
But I lift up my eyes to a new high
And indeed there will be time
[Chorus: Mumford & Sons]
But in the cold light, I live to love and adore you
It's all that I am, it's all that I have
In the cold light, I live, I'll only live for you
It's all that I am, it's all that I have
[Chorus 2: Mumford & Sons]
And in the cold light, I live, To love and adore you,
It's all that I am, it's all that I have
And in the cold light, I live, I'll only live for you,
It's all that I am, it's all that I have
Why do I keep falling?
Why do I keep falling?
[Bridge: Baaba Maal]
There is a time, a time to love,
A time to sing, a time to shine,
A time to stay, a time to go
There is a time, a time to cry,
A time to love, a time to,
There is a time, a time to sing,
A time to love
[Chorus 2: Mumford & Sons]
And in the cold light, I live to love and adore you
It's all that I am, it's all that I have
And in the cold light, I live to love and adore you
It's all that I am, it's all that I have
Why do I keep falling?
Why do I keep falling?
C Hartman
This song got me through cancer treatment with hope. It gives me goosebumps and reminds me of the beautiful things to live for in our world
Gabriel Canesin
Hope you are fine brother :)
Jonathan Galed
this song helped my wife and i get through infertility. we now have our daughter, and this song kept us strong.
Dave Wood
All strength to you may you beat cancer and enjoy a pain free life good luck......
Joe Blunt
I just commented that this song gives me goosebumps. Then I scroll down and see your same comment. I hope that you are cancer free and doing well.
Stretch
Hope youre doing well and cancer free!
Jtob95
A great showing of what happens when cultures are brought together instead of being pitted against one another, definitely need to see this happen more.
Absolutely goose-bump worthy music!
Fredrik Johansson
One world ❤️
Bondock
Agree
Ryan Globe
My thoughts exactly. The power of this song is something else. I love when they're all singing at the top of their lungs... goosebumps every single time.